Round 10 of AMA Pro Motocross at Unadilla MX in New Berlin, New York, saw Honda HRC Progressive celebrate a milestone achievement as Jett Lawrence clinched the 450 championship one round early with a perfect 1-1 performance. Brother and teammate Hunter Lawrence joined him on the podium with consistent runner-up finishes for second overall.

Hunter and Jett started the first 450 moto in second and seventh, respectively. By lap 3, Jett had taken over the lead, and although he briefly traded positions with RJ Hampshire, he solidified the front spot on lap 5. Hunter moved from third to second a lap later, and the brothers comfortably held those positions to the finish.

Hunter rode his CRF450RWE to the moto 2 holeshot, with Jett two positions behind. In order to clinch the championship at this round, Jett needed to finish ahead of Hunter and secure a lead of 50 or more points before the finale. Jett quickly moved into the lead but was pushed hard by his older brother, as the two rode in 1-2 formation for much of the moto, with Jett’s sweep sealing the crown.

This was Jett’s second premier-class overall win at Unadilla. Other Red Riders to win at the venue include Mike LaRocco, Ricky Carmichael (twice), Kevin Windham (twice), Ken Roczen (twice) and Chase Sexton.

Jett Lawrence: “I think the biggest moment in this championship was round 1. Leading up to it, I was dealing with my knee injury. It was my first one, so mentally it felt horrible, and I was originally told I’d be out four months. I didn’t think I was going to make the opener at all. Just making it to the first round had me stoked, and to go there and win made it one of my best races ever. To wrap up the title one round early makes it even more rewarding.”

Hunter Lawrence: “Another 2-2, and I’m riding well. We’ve got some momentum going, and that should carry over nicely into SMX. I feel like things are coming together at the right time. I’m looking forward to carrying this form into the playoffs.”

Lars Lindstrom - Team Manager: “I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of some incredible moments in our team’s history, and today was another one of those moments. When you show up to these races with three riders, and they take the top spots possible, it’s something special. I literally don’t have enough good things to say about the Lawrence brothers, and I feel so fortunate to have them both on the team. Hunter is awesome in all ways, and I’m so happy and proud to see him climb his way to becoming one of the top 450 racers in the world. I’ve said this before, but when someone like Jett wins as much as he has, it starts feeling normal, and that’s something that I really don’t like. Winning a race in 450 MX is incredibly difficult, but winning a championship is a whole other level. Jett has made it look relatively easy, and it’s something that I just have to sit back and marvel at. Everyone on the race team, American Honda, HRC, and Honda Japan are extremely proud to have him be a part of Honda history.”